CYCLING TRAINING CAMPS

As a zMotion member, not only are you part of an active network of nearly 1000 cyclists in South Florida, now, you also have access to our Training Camps! Many of our members have already discovered the benefits of joining one of our training camps. From improving performance to providing ongoing motivation and support, training camps are designed to help you achieve your goals and keep you in motion. Our camp leaders are some of the most dedicated riders that have a passion for TEAM zMotion, the sport of cycling, and the various charities we represent.

5 GOOD REASONS TO JOIN A TRAINING CAMP

Mix It Up. Share your love for the sport of cycling with other enthusiasts year round!

Learn the Rules of the Road. Camp leaders are advocates of safe cycling and will teach you how to communicate with both riders and drivers.

NO COST. Training camps are available for all skill levels, and best of all, they are FREE!

For the latest information on upcoming camp rides, announcements, photos, and much more, we encourage you to subscribe to Camp Facebook and Meetup pages. You can join a Training Camp by sending an email to the Camp Leader.

For more information please contact the zMotion office at (954) 644-4799.

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. This isn’t just the motto of Camp Amistad but also an ongoing zMotion motto. We’re all in this together and we’re all here to help out one another. zMotion put Camp Amistad together in order to help fellow cyclists become better riders from learning new techniques to teaching basic bicycle maintenance. Become the teacher or the student by joining and participate in extensive monthly cycling drills, important team building exercises, and explore the beauty of western Broward. This is a fun, instructional group that exemplifies the meaning of never leaving a rider behind. Join us on www.meetup.com/CampAmistad for the latest and greatest ride details!

Camp Cove riders leave from Deerfield Beach (The Cove/Hillsborough, 1 block west of A1A, 1754 SE 3rd Ct) heading either north or south on A1A. Weekly rides are usually 35-60 miles and consist of 15-20 regulars with speeds of 19-23 mph with flexibility of faster and slower pace lines and distance depending on training schedule and collective group skill. Camp Cove offers a nice pace line, with consistent speed and conversation throughout the rides. If you are looking for a nice group of people that just love riding and like the beach scenery, this is the camp for you! For ride updates, like Camp Cove on Facebook!

Camp Cowboy promises to be a safe and fun experience for intermediate and more experienced riders alike. It's just a great way to break up the work week with a nice safe ride. We ride safely on the empty streets of the closed for the day industrial park of Sunrise, the new path that connects to Markham Park as well as the empty lanes of the Park, For those of you nervous about riding on the road alongside traffic, this is a great opportunity, as we very rarely see a car on our rides. After we lose the benefits of day light savings time we will move to riding in the morning from Bagels 4 U on Stirling and Pine Island were we loop around the quiet streets of Rock Creek and head to the service road alongside Flamingo road as we get our 20 to 25 miles in. After the ride a bite to eat is never out of the question no matter what ride we are doing!

Camp Dutty Rida’s is a zMotion ride with “international flavor”. The group meets to ride every Sunday at 6:45 am at Bell’s Bike Shop in Hallandale Beach, so pre- and post-ride adjustments are always available. After leaving Bell’s Bike Shop, we often meet up with Camp Ronin Riders and together we ride south to South Beach. There is a brief photo stop at South Pointe Park and a full rest stop on Lincoln Road, before returning back to Bell’s Bikes for a total ride distance of 40 miles. This ride is open to all cyclists who can maintain an average speed of 18-20 mph. While the ride maintains these speeds, there are 3 sprint points so that riders can exert some extra energy. They regroup after every sprint and every hill to continue with the pace line.

Camp G2 Cycling, commonly known as the G2 Ride, has been around since 2006. The group meets to ride every Sunday at 7:30am in the beach parking lot on A1A and Atlantic Blvd. We ride north to our Seaside Deli turnaround and Boynton Beach convenience store for a quick break, then back. We welcome men and women of average to advanced cycling abilities to join us. Triathletes are encouraged to also ride with us, but please respect the pace line safety: aero-bar use only in front or back. G2’s average riding speed is 20-24mph, but prepare yourself for some safely designated sprints! Don’t worry if you fall behind – we’ll always regroup to continue on with the pace line. With Camp G2 Cycling, you’re guaranteed a fun and challenging ride!

Join Camp Memorial Weston Warriors to ride out of Weston. They have 3 different speed groups, 16-18mph; 18-21mph; and 22+mph. On Saturdays the route is about 20 to 40 miles, and on Sundays the route is between 28-35 miles. In addition on Wednesday evenings from mid-March thru October 31st, there is a ride that leaves the Weston Town Center Publix parking lot on Bonaventure Rd and Royal Palm Blvd. in Weston at 6:15 pm, pace is about 18 to 21 mph (if enough people 16 to 18 mph group) for 21 to 29 miles.

Once a quarter Team Memorial Weston Warriors hosts a "teaching/beginners ride" on the first Saturday of the quarter. Here we will teach riding in groups, hand/voice signals, how to pull and pace a group etc... The group pace is about 13-15mph and the length of the ride is about 18-20 miles. *This ride happens if there are at least 3 cyclists interested.

For more infomation about this camp and upcoming rides visit: facebook.

Meet at Starbucks located at 1805 E Hallandale Beach Blvd. Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 (park in 2100 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd Transcapital bank parking lot, located on the South side of Hallandale Beach Blvd, Starbucks is located on the North side of Hallandale Beach Blvd.) Pedals up 7am. Travel north thru the beautiful neighborhoods of east Hollywood, then head north to loop around Fort Lauderdale Airport's perimeter road. On longer distance days, continue north to Las Olas through eastern neighborhoods. Finally, head back south down A1A to Hallandale Beach Blvd for a post-ride Starbucks. Ronin Riders camp is for the intermediate level rider. Routes will vary between 30-60 miles. Speeds are between 17-20 mph depending on the group & wind.

Previously known as Camp Steve & Lissette, this team is usually referred to as "The Most Good Looking" 5 years running. This is one of the founding zMotion rides and promises to be a safe and fun experience for both beginner and intermediate riders alike. Camp Wild Westons Cycling Group start at Weston Town Center, by the Starbucks (1739 Main St., Weston, FL) in Weston and ride safely within the Weston area, taking advantage of wide bike paths and bike conscious motorists. For those of you nervous about riding on the road along side traffic, this is a great opportunity as Weston is generally very "biker friendly." There are usually two groups riding weekly, either 15-18 mph for 20-30 miles (or) 19-23 mph for 30-50 miles.

KENDALL - Saturdays and Sundays at 7:00am Check out the group page as start locations and routes vary for weekend rides.

Miccosukee Golf Course- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00pm

Looking for a great group of people to ride with in the Kendall area? Camp West Side Sunset Bandits is your group! We host regular training rides during the week, as well as Saturday and Sunday mornings. The weekend morning rides range from 40-70 miles on beautiful scenic routes. If the weather is inclement, the group may do some sprint training around a safe and designated area. The paces of Camp West Side Sunset Bandits' rides are between 18 - 22mph with a good flow and minimal stopping, except for an occasional mid route coffee. Camp WSSB is run by a group of friends who love to ride – we’re looking for likeminded people to train with. Join us to have fun, ride safe, get strong, and make friends all while exploring some of the most beautiful bike routes in South Florida.